The 48-year-old Spaniard, who is a two-time winner of the famous Green jacket, in 1994 and 1999, had a less successful visit this year as he failed to make the cut.

Leaving the venue after Bubba Watson’s victory in this year’s tournament, Olazabal was clocked driving at 97mph and hauled over by a local sheriff.

After apologising, he drove his car to the Effingham County Sheriff’s office where he was formally booked, had his mug shot taken, and was fined, before being released to continue his journey.

Olazabal will hope to leave Americans trailing in his wake once again later in the year when he captains the European Ryder Cup team in their defence of the trophy against the United States at Medinah Country Club in Illinois on September 25-30.